Are you looking for a new and varied sales role? Or do you have a background of fundraising or making great corporate or business relationships? Are you pro-active with a passion for growing and developing new business? We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Fundraising Manager to support the growth of a local charity based in Bedford. This varied and hugely rewarding Fundraising Manager role is a rare opportunity for someone to really make a difference within the local community - with a clear focus on sales. Our Bedford-based client has grown significantly over the last few years and they are looking for someone who shares their values and can support further growth, opening new doors to generate income for the charity. If you have proven sales or fundraising, apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People, in complete confidence. The Role: The Fundraising Manager will focus on significantly increasing growth in fundraising activities, including corporate and individual giving, community events and supporting strong relationships with local businesses, schools and clubs, increasing engagement. They will lead fundraising as they enter another exciting period of growth for the charity. This varied role will also involve implementing a marketing plan to promote their impact and their various services. You will also lead events, maximising potential fundraising, increasing brand awareness - building and supporting a network of volunteers and supporters/donors. Acting as one of the main links with the charity, the individual will be targeted with growing, supporting and coordinating the charity's community engagement and activities. THE PERSON: You will be working within a fast-paced and agile charity, you will need to think on your feet, effectively prioritising your time and taking on challenges head on. Applicants should have a strong work-ethic and can-do attitude. More Detail: Lead and develop fundraising Initiatives as part of the management and leadership team, successfully achieving fundraising targets to support their work.Maximise fundraising potential, increasing funding, developing creative ideas to generate vital funds.Securing financial gifts from foundations, conducting prospective research, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant makers.Creating new and nurturing current partnerships with corporates, converting opportunities to the charity and driving sales through our events, packages and donations.Delivering high quality and well managed events that promote their brand and values, with a clear focus on generating income. This will include liaising with venues, suppliers, sponsors and donors.Leading and delivering a strategic marketing plan that promotes all elements of our work across a variety of platforms including social media and email.Confident, ambitious and energetic with initiative and a persuasive manner.Highly organised, ability to work to deadlines and good attention to detail.Good interpersonal, teamwork and relationship management skills, a can-do approach.Sound organisation and events management experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Understanding of marketing tools and how to promote charitable activities.Ability to secure funding from grant funders and understanding of grant making process.Full and clean driving licenceThis role will be subject to an enhanced DBC check. This rarely available and varied role will be offering a basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits and the flexibility to work 1 day per week from home. If you have the sales or fundraising experience we are looking for, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
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